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Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — HCA

Based on 1421 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HCA than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,421 hedge funds hold HCA right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+212 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

656 buying700 selling
Last quarter: 700 funds reduced or exited vs 656 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-62 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 150 → 143 → 220 → 158. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
882 out of 1,421 hedge funds have held HCA for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

175 → 150 → 143 → 220 → 158 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 150 → 143 → 220 → 158. A growing number of institutions are discovering HCA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 1,470 current holders: 977 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 1421 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in HCA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HCA

In 2026 Q1, 656 hedge funds were net buyers of HCA (158 opened a new position, 498 added to an existing one), while 700 reduced or exited (567 trimmed, 133 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in HCA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1421.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HCA

How many hedge funds hold HCA — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HCA vs. share price

Market Analysis: HCA

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Company Profile: HCA

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HCA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 74d ago
HCA
-18.2%
XLV
+4.9%

HCA outperformed XLV by -23.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
HCA
-8.5%
XLV
+6.0%

Since the filing became public, HCA outperformed XLV by -14.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

83 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
8.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HCA
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1407 1396 0.79%
13F Shares 129M 139M -6.9%
Total Value $59.04B $64.09B -7.88%
New Positions 154 220 -66
Increased Positions 481 463 +18
Closed Positions 143 105 +38
Reduced Positions 549 515 +34
Total Calls 28 27 3.7%
Total Puts 29 29 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 1.07 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 HCA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Abdiel Capital Advisors, LP 68.32% 75,137 $35.6M
2 Cryder Capital Partners LLP 14.05% 454,444 $215.1M
3 Shayne & Jacobs, LLC 13.38% 91,506 $43.3M
4 Lee Danner & Bass Inc 11.52% 387,377 $183.3M
5 Spurstone Advisory Services, LLC 9.59% 1,184 $560K
6 BloombergSen Inc. 8.91% 247,398 $117.1M
7 Darsana Capital Partners LP 7.56% 750,000 $354.9M
8 Gobi Capital LLC 6.90% 262,245 $124.1M
9 Sanders Capital, LLC 5.05% 8,957,145 $4.24B
10 Metropolis Capital Ltd 4.93% 308,300 $145.9M
11 Lyrical Asset Management LP 4.83% 668,645 $316.4M
12 Jefferson Bridge Capital, LLC 4.33% 9,212 $4.4M
13 English Capital Management LLC 4.28% 15,457 $7.3M
14 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 3.88% 17,343 $8.2M
15 Kiltearn Partners LLP 3.82% 30,000 $14.2M
16 Winmill & CO. Inc 3.61% 26,450 $12.5M
17 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 3.53% 25,614 $12.1M
18 Equitable Trust Co 3.51% 160,475 $75.9M
19 Argent Capital Management LLC 3.22% 215,781 $102.1M
20 Tranquility Partners, LLC 2.83% 15,850 $7.5M
21 Intrust Bank NA 2.76% 71,679 $33.9M
22 ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd 2.66% 291,452 $137.9M
23 Sandro Wealth Management LLC 2.51% 6,618 $3.1M
24 Alamar Capital Management, LLC 2.44% 8,423 $4.0M
25 Evexia Wealth LLC 2.39% 17,497 $8.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HCA?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HCA than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HCA?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 700 funds reduced or exited vs 656 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HCA holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 1421 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in HCA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HCA?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 882 out of 1,421 hedge funds have held HCA for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HCA has moved -8.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -14.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HCA has gained -18.2% vs +4.9% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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